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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
A YOUNG AMERICANS EXPERIENCE.

In q Hotel at Nice During the Recent
Earthquake-Excired Women.
1t was a fearful sensation. The first in
slant, when barely awake, concluded it was
an Indian bandit who had adopted the origi-
nal method Of getting under his victims bed,
of shaking the wits out of him, and leaving
him in such state of exhaustion that he
might plunder the place at his leisure. On
the strength of the first thought, being per-
son who never waits for that desirable but
belated article, second thought, I naturally
enough called out with truly American ac-
cent, the only one at my disposal, Quit
thatI" The sound of my own voice brought
me to a full realization, and instantly knew
that it must be an earthquake. Some say it
was matter Of twenty seconds; some gener-
ally concede it to have been matter of forty
seconds, while the ambitious newspaper cor
respondents have boldly made it a fraction
short of minute. / am told that, If it had
lasted as long as sixty seconds, none Of Us
every house in Nice would have fallen 30 the
ground like pack Of cards from the hands Of
an awkward dealer.
At all events it seemed long time. To lie
in little iron bedstead and have it rocked
Oy q Ice1e, uLoCcn POWCIs W 30 h1C W6AAc
moving about you and the roof cracking
above you; to hear the cries Of terrified
women; to have the awful apprehension that
your next moment viii be your last moment,
Is not a pretty or q pleasant picture, and
when it is an actual reality it is something
beyond human description something which,
once felt leaves horrible recollection. Yet
now that the danger is over 1 am glad to
- l,,krr I1rr
a thrilling experience Born with q some
times unfortunately keen sense of the ridicu-
lous, !, even in the midst Of danger, fear and
distress, unconsciously absorbed the amusing
features of the situation-for, as is often the
case, there were many. Above that swful
rumble of the earths interior l heard the
shrill cry Of a woman: Let me outl Break
open the doorin All, these women; they are
first in war, peace G earthquake.
Clad il distressingly small number Of
mans accustomed garments, I dashed out
into the hall, where I was instantly con-
fronted by two excited females and that same
voice: EYou are a man You must know.
Oh, do tell US What Is itg7 Without wait
ing an answer-whsre is the woman who
ever does-she turned upon me and said: GOh,
you stupid man; it is an earthquake, and you
KNOW IL " an edFsnttnhAe. Oub IOu sSdLAA
there dumb and stupid You are q fool"
Next ran against tough looking English
man, who actually grabbed me and started
thus: sWhen was in India in 81 thsre was
an EARTH but had escaped had some
aristocratic and wealthy friends who could
afford the luxury of beautiful, costly suit Of
apartments on the first floor. W hen Preached
their door it had been just about seven min
utes since the first shock; then came the sec
ond, strong but more brief.-Nice Cor. Cour-
ier-,JOurnal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
Church Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
L Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath morning and evenings Sabbath school
at $50 a. m; young peoples of Christian
endeavor, Monday evenings; general prayer
meeting, "Wednesday evening. Strangers
welcome to all services
M ETBODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NIRev. w. II. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am.; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday pm
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
~ Rev. Thomas Bslph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 8 pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday Of
each month, pm. Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings. First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

NEW ORLEANS is the largest consul
mer of snails in this country. They are
first thrown into hot water. says South
ern epicure. and killed. Then they are
washed in weak solution of lye which
removes the lime. and the shells are
cleaned with stronger lye. Then the
meats are boiled and replaced in the
shells, with a dressing of bread and
parsley, and thus prepared the snails are
roasted. When the covers are removed
from the dish. one must eat the snails,
whether one likes them or not, the fla-
vor is so enchanting They can be eaten
in two ways: the meat can be picked
out with fork, or the shell may be put
to the mouth and the snail sucked out
bodily.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

In the rush of American life, the dead
are soon forgotten and the tehderest
ties do not long survive the erection of
tombstone The living aatter Them
selves that they will continue TO live in
the fond memories of those who are re-
lated to them by consequently or
friendship, and that loving hearts will
keep their images green and enduring.
1t is a pleasing illusion. The grave
swallows them out of sight and out of
recollection. Occasionally a woman of
singular depth of feeling will bear in
steadfast remembrance the face and
figure and accents of a husband who is
gone, but even this is rare. and OBJ
servation mournfully shows that in a
few years even the mention of one who
was held inestimably dear ceases alto
gether. 1t is the phase of the mind
which rejects the idea ofimmOrtality and
implies that death is an eternal sleep.
II human affections are as transient, it
is hardly a matter for wonder that the
soul of man hungers for something
more permanent over which the sepul
chre can proclaim no victory. Family
portraits help reawaken thoughts of
those who have lived and died, and they
are potent adjunct to the affections.
Sometimes at least, the face looking
down from the wall will bid the cold
heart cast off its stupor and food of
gentle emotion will recall it from the
selfish ideas which engross it. Those
who wish to be remembered at all
should leave behind them picture that
will challenge the eye and revive the
past with all its history. Through the
eye the heart can again be warmed into
life and gracious memories come troop
| ing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

ANOTHER southern town is being
doomed by newspapers at fifty cents a
line. 1t is called Athens and is located
In Tennessee. Of course it is immedi>
ately over "gas mine. has an ine1haus
table supply of coal within wheelbar-
row distance and iron ore enough to last
a million blast furnaces million years.
with limestone. marble, lithograph stone
moos agates and diamonds thrown in.
Great towns these booming southern
towns before you see them! Greater
still is Athensl The northern suckers
will read the three column ads, believe
them to be disinterested correspondence
and will then bite. A fool and his
money are soon parted.-Cin. T. Star.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

A SANITARY journal published in Chi
cago gives prominence in its latest issue
to some comparisons made by DR.. Chas.
Smart, U. S. a., between the death rate
from typhoid fever in New Orleans, a
city without sewerage, but using pure
rain water for potable purposes, aud i'll
Philadelphia, city with a sewer sys+
tenn and contaminated water supply.
In brief. it is shown that deaths from
this disease in 20 years-1S66 to 1885 =
have fallen from IS to 16 in every 100,
900 population in New Orleans, while in
Philadelphia it has iuctuated between
Al and SO per 100000 during the same
period-the average in the 10 years end
ed in 1885 being fraction over Sc per
100000. The Sanitary News says:
"rhese figures point with unerring fin
ger to the water supply as the principal
medium of communicating this disease" I"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

THE trial of number of men at Buff
fslo on charge of conspiracy to destroy
the business of an oil refinery run inde.
pendently of the Standard Oil Company,
is developsng interesting facts concern
ing the methods employed by the great
monopoly to accomplish its ends,among
which bribery of employees holds a
prominent place. 1t is time the great
monopoly received a check in its efforts
to straDgle all competition, and this case
at Buffais=teaS be the beginning of the
end of its domination of the oil trade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
BelmOntChrOnlCIe
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Belmont County omclaI Director.

Common Pleas Judge-John B briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac 81. CASTOR.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-Oliver E. Foulke.
Auditor-D. II. Darrah
Treasurer-George Robinson.
Prosecuting AttOrney-N. z. Kennon.
Recorder-John NJ Beckett.
Commissioners-Morr Cope, VIM Berry,
John G. Israel.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-Samuel Martin.
Inirmary Directors-Burget McConnaughy,
president; VIM. Lodge, clerk; John A, Clark,
auditor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

THE Irish emigration this yesr to
America threatens to be the largest ever
recorded in the history of Ireland. In
the south of the island over wide areas
the entire able-bodied population is
either leaving or preparing to leave.
The emigrants are camping out in the
streets of Queenstown awaiting ships
The total emigration from that port 10
America for April was 10000 against
$3.50 for the same month last year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
onions for Nervous ProstratiOn.

Those who are in the habit of indulging in
raw onions may be consoled for the mature
and able bodied odor which wraps them as in
a veil, and causes men, women and children
to fee from their malodorous vicinity, by the
fact that onions are the best nervine known
No medicine is really 50 efficacious in cases
Of nervous prostrasion, and they tone up a
worn out system in q very short time. Their
absorbent powers are also most valuable, e.
pecially in times Of epidemic. IL has re-
peatedly been observed that an onion patch
in the immediate vicinity Of q house acts Hs
shield against the pestilence, which is very
ant to pass over the inmates Of that house.
SLICED onions in a sick room absorb all the
germs and prevent contagion During an
endemic the confirmed onion eater should,
however, eschew his usual diet, as the germs
of disease are present in the onion and con-
tagion can easily result Globe Democrat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

You can't always pull the wool over
the eyes of Methodist preachers. These
gentlemen are so earnest in their TEN =
perauce views that they sometimes
confound temperance with political
prohibition, which is about the same as
to mistake demagogy for morality. But
they don't always do it. The New York
East Methodist conference held few
days ago drew the distinction and stuck
to it. It was known from the moment
the conference first assembled that the
Prohibitionists would try to get some
expression from it which they could
cOnstrue into an Endorsement of their
party. A large majority Of the mem
bers of the conference, on the other
hand, we're determined that no such ex>
preston should be made. The Prohibi
iionists finding they could only succeed
by a trick which would blind the con-
ference, adroitly offered the following: !:
Resolved, that we heartily sympthize
with all organizations which have for
their object the rescue of the drunkard
and the prohibition of the liquor traffic
by law" The trick of this lay In the
words sail organizations" and many
were deceived by 1t. But fortunately
the majority perceived the guile just 10
time; and the resolution was lost by a
vote of 63 to 90. OF course the confer
ence knew that the temperance princi
Piles OF the Methodist church are known
to all the world, and its members acted
nobly and bravely in rejecting a resolu'
tion which sought to cover the imp of
political prohibition with the shining
garments of the angel OF temperance.
%. 5. Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

ALL the wheat being exported from
this country is believed to be drawn
from the surplus of the crop Of 1885. OF
course, this is true only in a statistical
and not in literal sense. The wheat
shipped is probably not the wheat grown
two years ago, but if there had been nc
surplus carried over into the new crop
year last July there would now be none
to export. This state of things certain
ly ought to encourage growers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

The advice of the Manchester. Eng
land, Examiner, that owners of Confed-
crate bonds should hold on to them ain
view of the rising power of the Demo
cratic party in the United States" will
probably be followed. This will be on
account of the fact that no one else will
take the bonds and their unavailability
for the ordinary uses of waste paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

WE do not approve of the advice of
the father to the son, "get all you can
honestly, but get it anyhow" We rath-
er endorse as a substitute, get all you
can, honestly, and get it with all your
might. and when you get it, use it
rightly Whatever you get in this way,
you have perfect right to, even though
1t be the earth, and It was the meek on
ly whom the great Counselor said would
| inherit that much.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
MasenIc Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. M.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
W. D. BUMGARNER, W. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. OLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. IL,
y ROYAL Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tons, first Friday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, 81. P.
j. B. MRYER, Rec.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. & 8. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
@. w. CARROLL, T. l. M.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 20, X. T.
Lis stuted concfnrcs, FIRST Tuesday of each
month. ]. B. RYAN, E.'O.
j. B. MRYKB, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

IN the British Museum historical
works are bound in red, theological in
blue, poetical in yellow, and books on
natural history in green. Besides this
each part of a volume is stamped with d
mark by which it can be distinguished
as their property. and of different col
ors; thus red indicates that book was
purchased, blue that it came by copy
right, and yellow that it was presented
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

"PEANUT politics" is term recently
invented by the Albany correspondent
of the New York Tribune to characterize
Gov. Hills methods.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

THEY call them "hosses" in Kentucky
A candidate was defeated for Office re-
Gently in that State because he spelled
horse with an "r."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

General Buckner was nominated for
governor OF Kentucky by the Democrat
10 state convention, held ut Louisville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12

The new narrow gauge incline railroad up
Lookout mountain, just completed, has cost
about 100000. 1t runs from the loot OF sns
mountain TO the spot where Gen Joe hookeI
planted bis Hsg.-New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-12
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
THE IRISH PATRIOT.
O'Brien's Royal Reception in
Canada.
A BLOW TO GERMAN INDUSTRY.
Disaster Another Squeal-Mur-
dered at Sea-Other Notes.
O'Brien B egins

MONTREAL, May 11.-William O'Brien,
editor of United Ireland, arrived here
this morning. His journey was with
out incident. At-St. Johns, Quebec. a
deputation from the Montreal national
league boarded the train. An immense
crowd was present on the arrival of the
train in this city, who cheered. AS Mr..
O'Brien stepped on the platform an ad-
dress of welcome was read by the Presi-
dent of the National League of Mon
treal. Mr.. O'Brien in reply thanked
his fellow countrymen for their
hearty reception, and predicted
from this suspicious beginning
success to his mission. He then went
on to say: ~ come not to offer offense
to any section or class: of Canadian.
people. quite the contrary, l come not
to NEEDLE in Canadian affairs, nor deal
with the career of Lord Lansdowne as
Governor-General, but as the extermi-
nator of 500 human beings. This
being free country we cannot expect
every body to agree with US, but l
believe we have such strength, justice
and truth upon our side that when all
have heard our story, all will be con-
vinced and that the Canadian people
will stretch out their hands to save the
lives and properties of these 500 poor
tenants of Luggacoviran, for both are
at,this moment at your mercy, and IN
your hands,"
There was a tremendous rush to
shake hands with Mr.. O'Brien at the
conclusion of his speech. His first
regular campaign speech will be
delivered at o'clock this evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
A Blow at Germany.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE Russian gov
eminent has decreed that all merchants
in Posen having commercial intercourse
beyond the Russian frontier must pay
the taxes of the Russian merchants
guild, and obtain . license from the
Russian minister of trade. The semi
official press commenting on this and
the new Russian duties on metals, dis
plays great indignation. The Cologne
Gazette says, "This, course constitutes
q crushing blow to German industry,
and is also blow in the face to the
previous Russian policy, and the policy
Of its present official leaders. 1t shows
that the Katkotf, notthe Degiers, party
measures can only have, the object of
affecting the political attitude Of the
country against which they are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful world we live
inl Nature gives US grandeur of noun
tains. glens and oceans, and Thousands
of means OF enjoyment. We can desire
no better when in perfect health; but
how often do the majority OF
people feel like giving1it up
disheartened, discouraged and worn
out with disease, when there
is no occasion for this feeling, as every
sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory
proof.that ,Gneea's August F9oseer, will
make them free from disease, as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
are the direct causes of sevcnty-five per
cent, of such maladies as Bilieusness,
Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costive-
ness, Nervous Prostitution, Dizziness Of
the Head, PaIpitation of the Heart, and
other distressing symptoms. Three
doses of August Flo,rer will prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles. 10
cents. Try it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
The Wool Growers.

ST LOUIS, May 1.-THE Wool Grow
ers aud international Sheep Shearers
Association held their second annual
convention in the Cotton Exchange to-
day. George N. Connors, vice-president
of the Cotton Exchange, welcomed the
guests, and was responded to by Hon.
w. S. Shallenberger. The speeches
held strong tariff flavor. The follow
ing officers were elected. President,
General James A. Robinson, Ohio; vice.
president, D. A. Beatley. Texas; e1ecu-
tive committee, s. B. Lusk, New York;
VS.. Shallenberger, Pennsylvania; P.
NJ. Bell, Missouri; John Mimic, Oregon;
H. II. Wildeman, Illinois; John L..
I thompson, Indiana; w. G. Walbridge,
Kansas; P. Jansen. Nebraska; w. F.
Wilder, Colorado; Hon. = Henley, Cal
ifornia. Judge William Lawrence, Belle
fontaine, Ohio, delivered an address On
the interest of wool growers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
A Sensation,

CIrY OF MEXICO, May 1.-THE first
intelligence of the shooting of Mexican
army officers on account of the Nogales
incident, reached the public at the
capital to-day and caused profound
sensation. Nothing was known of the
erican legation last evening. -
WAsHINGToN, May 1.-THE Depart
ment of State has not been officially in
formed of the intention of the Mexican
authorities of the execution of three
Mexican army officers for illegally
crossing the border at Nogaies, and pub
locations to that effect have caused con-
siderable surprise. as the penalty is re-
garded as entirely disproportIonate to
the offense. Still, IN the absence of
official information, the department
can take no action for Intervention in
favor of the condemned officers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-12
Terrible Disaster.

San FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE steamer
City of Rio Janeiro, which arrived to
day from China and Japan, brings new!
of a terrible marine disaster in the
Straits settlements. The steamer
Benton, plying between Singapore,
Penang and Malacca, was run into
about midnight on March Goth, by the
steamer Fair Penang, shortly after
leaving Malacca. and sank within hall
an hour. Of 200 persons aboard only
fifty are thus far known to- have been
saved. Most of those lost are natives.
After the collision the Fair Penang con-
tinued on her way. The loss 10 The
vessel and cargo was 100000